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Commission Minutes-April 7, 2008 3345 per day rate is still used for federal prisoners as this contract can only be negotiated every five years. Mr. Vanyo asked how often rates can be changed. Mr. Laney responded he is proposing the adjustment at this time so jurisdictions can be notified and the rates can be included in the 2009 budgeting process. The new rates will not take effect until January 1, 2009. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to adopt a jail inmate daily rate of $75 for county jurisdictions and $85 for outside jurisdictions. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, Approved Dave Rogness, Emergency Manager explained that anticipated grant funds were not included in the 2008 budgeting process. Upon reviewing the grant amount authorized, Mr. Rogness is asking for an Emergency Management budget adjustment as follows: 2008 Emergency Management Program $79,602; 2007 Homeland Security $67,506; 2007 CBRNE grant $380,000 totaling $527,108. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve a budget adjustment of $527,108 to revenue account 101-3701-331.55-03 and to expenditure account 101-3701-427.74-12. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. ROAD DEPARTMENT, County Hiahwav 17 desian for modern roundabout intersection authorized Keith Berndt, Cass County Engineer said the Road Advisory Committee met on March 17, 2008 and recommended the county proceed with a modern roundabout intersection at County Road 17 and 52nd Avenue. The committee also asked Mr. Berndt to verify that it was agreeable with the City of West Fargo. Mr. Berndt reported that he met with the City Administrator, Public Works Director and City Engineer from West Fargo and they were not opposed to the roundabout. They were also aware that the previous agreement with Cass County specified that Cass County would make a design decision regarding the intersection so they did not feel it needed formal approval by the city. The previous agreement with West Fargo indicated that West Fargo would pay $250,000 toward the intersection project. It included a provision that Cass County would provide $100,000 for the replacement of the 32nd Avenue bridge at the Sheyenne River. As the bridge project has been placed on hold indefinitely West Fargo offered to pay $150,000 at the present time. Mr. Bennett questioned why West Fargo is not paying the additional $100,000 at this time. Mr. Berndt stated the bridge project is on hold due to lack of federal funds. When funds become available West Fargo will assume the responsibility. Mr. Pawluk asked about the flow of funds and if Cass County paid $250,000 to West Fargo. Mr. Berndt said that in each 2005 and 2006 Cass County paid $250,000 for improvements on north Cass County 17. Cass County will need to fund $100,000 of the roundabout project. Mr. Berndt is comfortable with the 2008 budget and feels the budget will allow for the roundabout construction. He plans to open bids in May. Mr. Vanyo asked if there is need to put something into writing with West Fargo. Mr. Berndt agreed to prepare an amendment to the previous agreement to reflect that Cass County would not be required to pay $100,000 toward the future bridge replacement since West Fargo's contribution to the intersection would be reduced to offset that amount.